INDEX
(references printed
catalog copy)
A
Academic Advising 21
transfer student 11
Academic Discovery Lab 21
Academic policies (regulations)
39
Academic programs offered Inside front cover
Academic progress, standards of
17
Academic records
access to 39
and privacy 39
Academic Staff, list of 269
see also Faculty, list of
Academic Success Institute 26
Accountancy major,
minor 80
Accreditation 5
ACT (American College Test) 9,
11
Activities and Organizations 33
Activity (segregated) fee 15
Address changes 45
Administrative Code Requirements
(teacher education) 66
Administration, list of
UW-La Crosse 6
UW System 6
Admission to the University 9
adult special students 13
application fee 9
freshmen 9
international students 13
probationary 9
reentry/readmission 13
second degree students 13
special 13
transfer 12
Advanced Placement Program 10
Advising, academic 21
Affirmative Action and Diversity Office
3
Alumni Association 37
Anthropology
241
minor 241
Appeals, academic 46
grade 41
Applied Geography Concentration
(Geography) 158
Applied Music 207
Aquatic Science Concentration (Biology)
87
Archaeology
240
major 240
Art major,
minor 82
Broadfield major 82
Art Photography
85
minor 82
Arts and Communication, School of 73
Associate degree
at UW-La Crosse 53
elsewhere, and transfer policy
12
Astronomy 216
Astronomy emphasis (Physics) 261
Athletics, Intercollegiate 36
Athletic Training major
(Exercise and Sport Science)
60, 147
Attendance policy 45
Auditing classes, policy on 39
B
Baccalaureate degrees
Bachelor of Arts degree 54, 73
Bachelor of Science degree 54,
73
Second degree 13, 54
Billing (fees) 15
Biochemistry 15
Biology major,
minor 87, 88
Biomedical Science Concentration
(Biology) 87
Board of Regents, UW System 6
Broadfield Art (Middle/Secondary
Education) 82
Broadfield Science (Middle/Secondary
Education) 71
Broadfield Social Studies
(Middle/Secondary
Education) 71
Buildings, UW-La Crosse map 293
Business Administration, College of
57
Business Administration minor 92
Business Concentration (Chemistry)
93
Business Concentration (French)
200
Business Concentration (Spanish)
204
Business Concentration (Physics)
216
C
Calendar for 2003-05 296
Campus Child Center 294
Career Services Office 21
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Concentration (Biology)
87
Certification to teach 65
Chemistry major,
minor 93
with ACS Certification 93
with Business Concentration 93
with Environmental Science Concentration
93
Child/Youth Care emphasis 96
Chinese 99
Civil rights of students 3
Classification of students 39
Clinical Laboratory 99
Clinical Laboratory Science major 99
Clinical Science
98
Coaching Competitive Athletics
Concentration
(Exercise and Sport Science) 149
Colleges and Schools 56
Commencement Honors 55
Committees
Committee on Academic Policies and
Standards (CAPS) 46
General Education Committee
50
student/faculty 33
Undergraduate Curriculum
79
Communication Studies 113
Communication Studies majors
Interpersonal Communication emphasis 113
Public Relations and Organizational
Communication emphasis
113
Persuasion and Public Communication
emphasis 113
Telecommunication emphasis 113
Communication Studies minors
Interpersonal Communication minor
114
Public Relations and Organizational
Communication minor 114
Persuasion and Public Communication
minor 114
Telecommunication minor 114
Community Health Education 166
Computational Science minor 118
Computer Science major,
minor 119
Computing Services 29
Concerts 36
Conduct policy for students 47
Conservation (statutory requirements,
teacher education) 66
Continuing Education, Office of
28
Cooperative education 26, 180
internships 26, 180
Cooperative program with Viterbo
26
Cooperatives (statutory requirements,
teacher education) 66
Core requirements
Arts and Communication 73
Business Administration 57
Education 63
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Teacher Education 60
Liberal Studies 72
Science and Allied Health 75
Correspondence study policy 42
Counseling and Testing Services
22
Course and Program Descriptions
78
Courses
descriptions 78
numbering system 79
Creative Writing minor (English)
136
Credit
advanced placement program
10
by examination 10, 39
resident 54
retroactive 10, 39, 187, 197
transcript 39
transfer of 12
Credit load 42
Criminal Justice minor 241
Cross listed course 46
Curriculum and Instruction 125
also see education courses
D
Dean’s List 41
Degree programs offered Inside front cover
Degree requirements 48
Degrees
associate 53
baccalaureate 54
second 13, 54
Departmental honors program 25
Departments/Programs 79
Diploma, Mailing of 55
Directory Information 39
Disabilities accessibility 3
Disability Resource Services
(students with
special needs) 3, 22
Disciplinary procedures 47
Discretionary Drop
44
Distance Education 28
Diversity Requirement 54
Dormitories
see Residence halls
Drop/add period for classes 44
Drop Policy 44
see Withdrawal
E
Early Childhood Education 67,
129
Earth Science minor 75,
158
Economics major,
minor 122
Education, School of 63
Certifiable majors, minors
63
Licensure 70
Education
Curriculum and Instruction 125
Early Childhood Education 67
Educational Foundations 130
Reading 132
Special Education 132
Educational Foundations 130
Educational liaison units 28
Educational Media 134
Instructional Media Minor 134
Educational Technologies 29
Elementary/Middle Licensure 66
Emergency medical withdrawal policy
45
Employment, student 17
internships 180
work study programs 17
Engineering
see Physics 215
English
major, minor 135
Creative Writing minor 136
Professional Writing minor 136
English as a Second Language 142
English as a Second Language minor
see TESOL 142
English course placement 11
Enrollment restrictions 79
in graduate courses 79
Entrance examination 9
Environmental Science Concentration
(Biology) 88
Environmental Science Concentration
(Chemistry) 93
Environmental Science Concentration
(Geography) 158
Environmental Studies minor 144
Ethnic and Racial Studies minor
144
European Emphasis (International Studies)
178
Examinations
entrance 9
final 46
for admission to university 9
Exceptional Education requirement
for prospective teachers 66
Exchanges with foreign universities
27
Exercise and Sport Science 60, 147
Exercise and Sport Science majors
Physical Education Teacher
Certification 60, 147
Athletic Training major 62 147
Fitness emphasis 62, 148
Sport Management emphasis 62,
148
Expenses and Financial Aid 16
F
Faculty, list of
259
adjunct and clinical 282
emeriti 280
see also Academic Staff, list of
269
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
39
Federal grant programs 16
Fees 15
for graduation 54
refunds
see Withdrawal 45
Final examinations 46
Finance
major 156
with Risk/Insurance Concentration
155
Financial aid 16
Financial encumbrance see the Eagle Eye (student
handbook)
Fitness emphasis
(Exercise and Sport Science)
62, 148
Food Service 15
Foreign student adviser 23
Foreign study programs 27, 197
Foundation, UW-L 18
Fraternities 35
Freedom of thought 3
French major, minor 200
with Business Concentration 200
Freshman admissions 9
Full-time attendance 42
G
General Education 49
General Information 4
General Science major, minor 69
Geography/Earth Science 158
Earth Science minor 158
Geography major, minor 158
Applied Georgraphy Concentration
158
Environmental Science Concentration
158
Geographic Information Science
158
German Studies major, minor
202
Gerontology emphasis 162
Grades 40
appeal 41
change 41
incomplete 41
pass/fail 42
reports 41
transcripts 39
and withdrawal from UW-L 45
Graduate courses, enrollment
restrictions
for seniors 40, 79
Graduate programs offered Inside front cover
Graduation fee 54
baccalaureate 54
second degree 54
Graduation with honors 55
Graduation requirements 54
Grants 16-17
Grievance procedures 46
also see the Eagle
Eye (student handbook)
H
Half-term courses, withdrawal from
44
Half-time attendance 42
Handicapped accessibility
see disabilities
accessibility 3
Health Education and Health
Promotion 163
Community Health major 60, 163
School Health Education major, minor 60,
163
Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and
Teacher Education, College of
60
Health services 15, 22
High school student enrollment
10
High school preparation 9
History major,
minor 168
Public History minor 168
Honor code, student 47
Honorary societies 35
Honors,
commencement 55
graduation 55
list, Dean’s 41
Honors programs, departmental 25
Biology 87
Economics 122
English 135
Geography 158
Microbiology 191
Modern Languages 197
Philosophy 212
Physics 215
with Astronomy emphasis 216
Political Science/Public Administration
222
Psychology 227
Sociology/Archaeology 240
Honors program, University 25,
174
Housing 15, 23
Human Performance Laboratory 30
Human Relations requirement
for prospective teachers 66
I
Incomplete grades 41
Independent Research Program Abroad
28
Independent study
see courses by department
Information Systems major, minor 175
Installment billing 15
Institutes
Academic Success Institute 26
English as a Second Language 142
Latin American Studies 181
Instructional Media minor
see Educational Media 134
Insurance/Risk Concentration (Finance)
155
Insurance, health 22
Interim Session Credit 42
International Business, major, minor 177
International Education 27, 178
International Student Exchange Program
27
International students 13, 23
International student adviser 23
International Studies minor 178
European emphasis 178
Latin American emphasis
178
Internships
cooperative education 26, 180
alternative to student teaching
60
Interpersonal Communication
emphasis/minor
(Communication Studies)
113
Intra-university transfers 41
J
J Term 7
Joint Transfer Program 12
L
La Crosse Battery of Exams 142
see also English as a Second Language
La Crosse Exercise and Health Program 30
La Crosse Medical Health Science
Consortium Inc. 31
Latin American Studies 181
Lectures and Concerts 36
Legal Aid Service 23
Liberal Studies, College of 72
Liberal Studies Component, General
Education 51
Library 28
Living expenses 15
Load, student credit 42
Loans 16, 17
see also grants; scholarships; work
study
Location, campus 7
M
Majors and minors Inside front cover
second major 54
see also course and program
descriptions
Management
major 182
General Management and Technology
track 182
Human Resources track 182
International Management track
182
Business Administration minor
184
Map, campus 293
Marketing
major 185
Mathematics major,
minor 187
Statistics emphasis 187
Statistics minor 187
Mathematics course placement 11
Meals (Food Service) 15
Media Services 29
Medical withdrawal 45
Microbiology major 191
Biomedical 191
Environmental Science 191
Middle/Secondary Broadfield majors
71
Military Science 195
Mission of the University 5
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center 29
Modern Languages 197
Chinese 199
French major, minor 200
with Business Concentration
200
German Studies major, minor 202
Russian 203
Spanish major, minor 204
with Business Concentration
204
Retroactive Credit and Advanced Placement
197
Multicultural Student Services Office 23
Music 206
Music education majors
choral 206
general 206
instrumental 207
Music majors
History 206
Jazz Performance 206
Music Theatre 206
Performance 206
Piano Pedagogy 206
Theory 206
Music minor 207
Musical organizations 34
N
Name and address changes, reporting
45
Non-degree students 13
Non-resident fees 16
Nuclear Medicine Technology major 75, 108
Numbering system for courses 79
O
Occupational Therapy 101
Off-campus credit 12
Organization of the University 6
Organizations 34-35
Overloads 42
P
Part-time attendance 42
Pass/fail policy 42
Permanent records 39
Persuasion and Public Communication
emphasis/
minor (Communication Studies)
113
Petitions, academic 46
Philosophy major,
minor 212
Photography minor
See Art Photography 85
Physical Education
see Exercise and Sport Science
147
Physical Education, teacher certification
147
Physical facilities See map 295
Physical Therapy
see Pre-professional curriculums
Physician Assistant Studies 104
major see Clinical Science
98
Physics major,
minor 215
Astronomy emphasis 216
Computational Physics emphasis
216
Dual Degree Program in Engineering
and Physics 215
Optics emphasis 216
with Business Concentration 216
Pigeon Lake Field Station 27
Placement and Career Advising
see Career Services Office 21
Placement Test (Admission)
English 11
Mathematics 11
Planetarium 30
Policies
academic 39
athletic 36
attendance 45
auditing classes 39
conduct for students 47
correspondence study 42
emergency medical withdrawal 45
pass/fail 42
probation/retention/suspension
43
repetition of classes 42
withdrawal from classes 44
withdrawal from the university
45
Political Science
major, minor 221
Pre-professional curriculums 76
Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)
76
Prerequisites for courses 79
Privacy of academic records 39
Probation (academic) 43
Professional Writing minor (English) 137
Program descriptions 79
Programs offered, academic
Inside front cover
Psychology major,
minor 227
Public Administration major, minor 221
Public History emphasis 168
Public Relations and Organizational
Communication emphasis/minor
(Communication Studies)
114
R
Radiation Sciences
Nuclear Medicine
Technology major 108
Radiation Therapy major
110
Reading 132
also see: education
Reading requirement for prospective
teachers 66
Readmission/reentry 13
Records (academic)
access to 39
and privacy 39
Recreation Management
major, minor 60, 233
see also Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Management/Therapeutic
Recreation
course availability 233
Refunds
see current semester Timetable
see withdrawal 45
Regents, Board of (UW System) 6
Registration 23
Registration, late 44
Religious beliefs accommodation
45
Religious organizations 35
Remedial courses 42
Repetition of courses 42
Reports of grades 41
Residence halls 15
Residence requirements 54
Retention standards 43
Risk/Insurance Concentration (Finance)
155
River Studies Center 30
ROTC 195, see Military
Science
Russian 203
S
Schedule changes 44
Scholarships 17-19
see also grants; loans; veterans’
benefits;
work study
School Health Education 167
School of Arts and Communication 73
School of Education 63
School year 7
Science and Allied Health, College
of 75
Secondary General Science 63
Secondary Broadfield Social Studies
63
Secondary Licensure 69
Second degree 13, 53
Second major 53
College of Business Administration
58
Segregated fee 15
Seniors
enrollment in graduate courses
40, 91
requirements for graduation 53
Single Parent Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP)
255
Skills Component, General Education
49
Slash courses 79
Small Business Development Center
30
Social Studies minor 68
see also broadfield social
studies
Sociology/Archaeology 240
Anthropology minor 241
Archaeological Studies major
240
Sociology major, minor 240
Sororities 35
Spanish 204
major, minor 204
with Business Concentration 204
Special academic programs 25
Special Education
132
also see: education
Special Physical Education
Concentration
(Adapted) 149
Special students 13
Sports
see Intercollegiate Athletics
36
Sport Management emphasis
(Exercise and Sport Science)
148
Statistics
emphasis (Mathematics) 187
minor (Mathematics) 187
Statutory requirements 66
Strength and Conditioning Concentration
149
Student activities 33-36
Student Centers 33
Student disciplinary procedures
47
Student employment 17
internships 180
work study programs 17
Student government 33
Student Life Office 24
Student loan programs 17
see also grants; scholarships; work
study
Student organizations 34-35
Student Services
21-3
Student Support Services 25
Student teaching 67
Study abroad 27
Study tours 27
Summer Session 7
Suspension (for academic reasons)
43
T
Teacher certification 66
Teacher education requirements
66
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages 169
Telecommunication emphasis/minor
(Communication Studies)
113
Telephone numbers 1
Testing Center 22
Textbooks 15
Theatre, UW-L 35
Theatre Arts 252
major
Design/Technical emphasis
252
General Studies Emphasis
252
Performance Emphasis 252
Music Theatre 252
minor
Therapeutic Recreation major
60, 236
Time Extensions 46
Time limits
appeals in academic matters 46
audit to credit 39
change of grades 41
credit to audit 39
half-term/short-term 45
incompletes 41
schedule changes 44
withdrawal 45
Tours of campus 9
Transcripts 39
Transcript Credit
transfer students 12
Transfers, intra-university 41
Transfer students
admission 11
credit for previous work 12
technical college system transfers
12
transcripts 12
Tuition 15
Two-year transfer policy 12
U
Undergraduate classifications 39
Undergraduate Program and Course
Descriptions 78
Undergraduate Transfer Procedures
12
University Honors Program 25,
174
see also Departmental Honors
University Theatre 35
Upward Bound program 25
UW Colleges transfer 12
UW System 6
UW-L Foundation 19
V
Veterans’ benefits 19
Visiting campus 9
Viterbo College, cooperative program
26
W
WCWC (West Central Wisconsin Consortium)
6
Wisconsin Technical College System
(WTCS)
transfer policy 12
Withdrawal from classes 44
Withdrawal from the university
45
Withdrawal, emergency medical 45
Women’s Studies minor 255
Work study program 17
see also loans; scholarships
Writing Center 24
Writing minors (English)
Creative Writing 136
Professional Writing 136
Writing Emphasis Courses 51
X Y Z
Youth Options Program 10
